Uproar in Muzaffarpur Municipal Board Meeting; Clash Between Councilors Over Street Lights and Water Supply

Uproar in Muzaffarpur Municipal Board Meeting; Clash Between Councilors Over Street Lights and Water Supply

Chaos erupted during the Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation's board meeting as two factions of councilors clashed over the issue of installing street lights. Due to the intense argument and commotion, the proceedings of the meeting were completely disrupted for approximately 45 minutes.

Root of the Dispute: During the meeting, differences emerged between two groups regarding the process of installing street lights and the related tendering process. The argument escalated quickly, creating a volatile atmosphere in the house.

Meeting Status: Despite the heavy uproar and noise, the meeting lasted for a total of 122 minutes. Out of this, nearly 45 minutes were lost to the commotion and sloganeering, preventing any discussion on critical policy matters for the corporation.

Protest by Councilor Kanhaiya Gupta: During the meeting, Ward Councilor Kanhaiya Gupta staged a unique protest by sitting on a "dharna" (sit-in) inside the hall.

The Issue: His primary concern was the damage caused to water supply pipelines during various construction works. He alleged that negligence had led to broken pipelines, causing severe drinking water shortages for the residents.

Instead of focusing on development works, this municipal meeting became a center for political infighting. The behavior of the councilors has raised questions about how internal disputes are pushing the solutions to basic civic problems (such as water and lighting) into the background.